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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,688.72, 247,984.36 and 99,123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,688.72, 247,984.36 and 99,123.29 is: 136,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,688.72 : 247,984.36 = 99,123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,688.72/247,984.36 = 99,123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,688.72x = 247,984.36 × 99,123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,688.72x = 24,581,024,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581,024,144.01/179,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,797.81

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